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Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift - Behavioral Health - (Full Time)

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Horizon Health

Murray, Kentucky

Posted Sep 9 · Not open to new grads

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Role

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Full Time
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RN
Experience
1+ years

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift from 7am-7pm (Full-Time) – Murray, KY

Horizon Health together with Murray Calloway is seeking Registered Nurse (RN)- Day Shift (Full-time) for the inpatient Behavioral Health unit in Murray, KY. This is a 12 bed geriatric psychiatric unit . A registered psychiatric nurse (RN) executes comprehensive nursing care activities.

This position is responsible for assessing, monitoring, recording and reporting symptoms or changes in patient conditions. RNs are required to maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories, perform mental and physical assessments, administer medication and treatment to patients, provide assistance to patients with daily activities and observe reactions. They are also responsible for managing activities with the therapeutic milieu including daily groups, education, 1:1 with individual patients and collaborating with other members of the treatment team to insure the best possible care for the patients.

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Responsibilities

  • Complete initial nursing assessment with 24 hours of admission on per facility policy; reassess routinely throughout patients’ stay at the facility
  • Complete individualized treatment plans for each patient
  • Plan, implement and coordinate nursing care activities for patients.
  • Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs.
  • Perform treatment intervention following physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders.
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Follow voluntary and involuntary procedure/process.
  • Interpret the nursing and treatment needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient.
  • Insure patient dignity and respect patient values. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends.
  • Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 1-3 year of related work experience required.
  • State RN Certification/License in KY required
  • CPR, BLS and ACLS required
  • Crisis Prevention Experience
  • Ability to Manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others
  • Ability to Manage Stress Appropriately
  • Proficient in Applicable Software Applications
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties
  • Above Average Organizational Skills
  • Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Long and Short-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Career development opportunities within the company
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

About Murray, KY

Murray, KY is a safe, affordable, and welcoming college town with strong schools, a stable local economy, and outstanding access to outdoor recreation. It’s an attractive place for families, students, retirees, and professionals looking for a high quality of life in a community-oriented setting.

Who we are & where you can make a difference

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years.

With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U. S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar. Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.

The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Location

  • Murray, KY 42071 (Required)

Ability to Commute

  • Murray, KY 42071 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required 1-3 year of related work experience required. State RN Certification/License in KY required CPR, BLS and ACLS require…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 1-3 year of related work experience required.
  • State RN Certification/License in KY required
  • CPR, BLS and ACLS required
  • Crisis Prevention Experience
  • Ability to Manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others
  • Ability to Manage Stress Appropriately
  • Proficient in Applicable Software Applications
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties
  • Above Average Organizational Skills
  • Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks

Benefits highlights

  • Disability insurance
  • SXFZX

Place

City
Murray, Kentucky
State price level
10% below the national average

Kentucky index 90.2, where 100 is the national average.

Murray is a small western Kentucky college town home to Murray State University, giving it a lively yet low-key feel. Outdoor lovers will appreciate proximity to Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It's a tight-knit community where nurses can enjoy a slower pace of life with easy access to nature and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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